Preparedness

It's been a long time since I've written.  Mostly it's because I've been busy being a single-parent and all that goes along with that.  But, I've also started a new blog and am focusing much of my attention in that direction. 

As things occur globally in fulfillment of prophecy I have felt the urgency to help others' continue to prepare for whatever lies ahead.  Much of that preparation is spiritual.  On my blog All About Preparedness I've listed powerful prophetic statements concerning the Last Days and Signs of the times.  I hope you'll take a moment to look at it --- and to follow it if you feel so inclined.  It's message is one of warning as well as strengthening.  We really need to heed the counsel that the Lord has given us for so many years.  Part of that is temporal; i.e. food storage and commodities.  "After all", my friend Cheryl reminded me "the Lord just wants to feed us."

I've moved over to www.SimplyMormon.blogspot.com

I've been doing several blogs and am now combining them all into one entitled http://www.simplymormon.blogspot.com/  That title is the umbrella under which I can write all things pertaining to my life and beliefs.

Hope you'll come over and join me!

Heidi G.

What we're thankful for...

For the past few years we've made a 'Thanksgiving Tree' and posted it on a wall or on the fridge. This year my oldest daughter drew one on the huge whiteboard that covers most of one wall. (We're currently using it for our chore chart and to-do lists as well.)

Each of the children have been adding, in their own handwriting, lists of things that they are grateful for. A few of the things we've listed so far include: warm water, houses, shoes, silverware, electricity, lights, friends, tacos, dance partners, pillows, church, clothes, ice, pioneers.

Today the list will continue to grow.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow, share and express, listen and understand. I'm also grateful for the opportunity to remember all our blessings and to know of the Lord's hand in it all.

A quote that hangs on my wall says this:
"Here is what I have, it is the Lords'. He has given me all that I possess. It is only committed to my charge to see what I will do with it." Brigham Young

Please Help Andrew attend Scouting Jamboree 2010

Hello all,
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- choose from a variety of delicious Trail’s End products
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These are top quality products and 50% of the money goes directly to Andrew for the Jamboree.

Thank you so VERY, VERY much!!!

7,000 Single Adults in the Valley

We have over 7,000 Single Adults in our valley (members of the same church congregation) but only a few that attend the activities. (How are you supposed to meet someone?)

Many of the older widowed members don't attend. They don't really consider themselves as 'singles'. But, that only takes about 2,000 away from the number. What about the other 5,000?

Each individual has a story and....a reason for not attending activities and I wonder what we can do to make a difference for them.

I just returned from a meeting where there were representatives from each congregation present. They are good people. Each has much to offer as well as challenges to overcome --- or that they already have overcome. I am amazed at their endurance and their willingness to serve others who are in similar circumstances or on the path that they have already tread.

But, it's sometimes discouraging for me to go to so much work to plan events and activities --- and few come. It's worth it for those few ---- but, somewhat challenging for me. So, I pray to know what to do ---- as I don't want to take too much time away from my own children. They are my first priority. I guess we press on and seek guidance higher than our own!

Time with each child

This weekend my 2 daughters spent time with cousins and a beloved Aunt. That left time for me and my son. I realized, once again, how important it is to spend one-on-one time with each child individually. As a family group we do many things together, pray, study the scriptures, shop, clean the house, go for walks etc. But, the dynamic changes when there is time to listen to the one and do an activity that that child chooses.

Last night my son and I lay out on the grass and watched the fireworks from a not-too-distant college stadium. It was a beautiful night on a large lawn and the weather was perfect for the event. We got the giggles 1/2 way in-between the fireworks as the blanket wasn't quite big enough to lie on and to cover us with. It was a fun exchange and one which we'll both probably remember for a long time.

As we lay under the stars; pondering upon the great expanse of the universe, we felt a renewed connection and closeness that wouldn't have come had all four of us been there together.

I'm grateful for the reminder that the Lord knows each sparrow that falls as well as each of us by name and individually. It was a blessing to spend time with this son and to share a memorable evening together; just the two of us. Those pleasant times renew me to continue forward -- amidst the daily challenges that come.